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SACRAMENTO, CA - Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom today warned that California is running out of time to contain the rapid spread of invasive golden mussels, calling for immediate state action to protect water infrastructure, agriculture, and ratepayers.

Speaking during a State Budget Subcommittee hearing, Ransom urged funding for five decontamination centers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to...

Sacramento, CA- Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom introduced AB 2338, the FAIR Utility Rate Act, to rein in rising utility costs by requiring companies to justify rate increases that outpace inflation. The bill comes as new data from the Public Advocates Office shows residential electricity rates have climbed as much as 101 percent since 2014 — more than 2.5 times the rate of inflation — leaving more...

Sacramento, CA - More than $50 million in state funding is coming to San Joaquin County to expand mental health and youth support services through projects supported by Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom.

Through California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP), funded by Proposition 1, two recent San Joaquin County projects received major investments to strengthen local...

Sacramento, CA - Assemblymember, Rhodesia Ransom, Chair of the Assembly Emergency Management Committee, released the following statement regarding the appointment of Caroline Thomas Jacobs as Director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES):

“Congratulations to Caroline Thomas Jacobs on her appointment as Director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Her diverse...

Sacramento, CA - Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom has selected Mountain House City Councilmember Bernice King Tingle as Assembly District 13’s 2026 honoree for the California Legislative Black Caucus Unsung Hero Award in recognition of Black History Month. 

Councilmember Tingle was recognized on the Assembly Floor during a Black History Month ceremony at the State Capitol, where legislators honored...

Sacramento, CA- Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom yesterday introduced AB 2046, Access to Affordable Gas, legislation that would allow California drivers to legally install federally approved E85 conversion kits and gain access to a lower-cost gasoline option already available in the rest of the country.

“Families across California are asking what we are doing about the price of gas. My bill, AB...

Sacramento, CA- Authored by Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, AB 1605, would allow judges to place a “no alcohol sale” notice directly on the driver’s licenses or Real IDs of serious and repeat DUI offenders.

People convicted of serious or repeat DUI offenses would be barred from purchasing alcohol. The restriction would appear on their identification, requiring stores, bars, and restaurants to...

Sacramento, CA- Today, Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom announced the introduction of AB 1832, sponsored by 211 California, the Family Resource Center of San Joaquin County, and United Ways of California, to expand the 211 network and help more Californians quickly access support when they need it most.

Today, February 11, 2026, California celebrates the incredible impact of 211 and the dedicated...

Sacramento, CA- Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom recently introduced Assembly Bill 1659 to support the continuation of education for justice-involved youth.

AB 1659, sponsored by the Alameda County Office of Education, closes current gaps in support for justice-impacted youth returning to their home district by requiring a dedicated staff member to ensure a warm hand-off for these students during a...